Wilsons Sandbox

> do you think a klr250 would be a good bike for a 15 yearold that is > 6feet and weighs 140? also how do the 250s handle off road? are they > better than the xt225 or the dr200se thanks for any info about the > klr250

you have a big boy and likely he's going to get bigger...the KLR250 has been receiving some good praise on this list lately. It doesn't have a great deal of power but the other bikes you mention don't either. My take is that it has a bit more stout suspension and a larger "compartment" than the XT225. I had a chance to buy either for my 15 yr. old and chose the XT225 for its larger aftermarket support, electric start, and reports of reliability (except for cold starting in cold weather). The Dr200 does not receive favorable praise and I would avoid it... Frankly, I would suggest getting him a '94 or later DR350SE...my boy is already eyeing my wife's... Kurt

Date: Thursday, August 31, 2000 12:10 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] KLR250 questions

>> do you think a klr250 would be a good bike for a 15 yearold that is >> 6feet and weighs 140? also how do the 250s handle off road? are they >> better than the xt225 or the dr200se thanks for any info about the >> klr250 > >you have a big boy and likely he's going to get bigger...the KLR250 has

been

>receiving some good praise on this list lately. It doesn't have a great

deal

>of power but the other bikes you mention don't either. My take is that it >has a bit more stout suspension and a larger "compartment" than the XT225. >Kurt

I have a co-worker who owns a KLR 250, had it for about 8 years now, he is 6'2" and smiles when describing his weight as "280 +"!! He's been very happy with the bike. Steve Pye

Got this off XR list. Looks like fun if you can make it. Nice dual-sport ride in Mexico. http://www.vallarta.com.mx/mototodo.html